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Woman’s mantle

Woman’s mantle
(Paranja)
 (c. 1885-1905)

Medium
silk, cotton, dyes, metal, glass, plastic
Measurements
152.0 cm (centre back) 223.0 cm (hem, circumference)
Place/s of Execution
Central Asia, Asia
Inscription
none
Accession Number
2011.297
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Asian Art Acquisition Fund with funds donated by Vivien Knowles, 2010
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Constructed from black and white striped silk fabrics. Slits at the front through which the hands protrude when the mantle is worn, draped over the head and reaching to the ground. Long narrow vestigial sleeves extend to the hem and drape down the back when the mantle is worn. The openings and hems are embellished with braid and /or embroidery and tassles. Additional embroidery at the back neck, around the hand openings, and at the chest. Lined with Russian block-printed cotton fabric and edged with ikat silks.